{"id":2136043,"date":"2023-12-29T12:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T17:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-hollywood-stars-play-victim-card\/"},"modified":"2023-12-29T12:25:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T17:25:15","slug":"when-hollywood-stars-play-victim-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-hollywood-stars-play-victim-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood Stars Playing the Victim"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhen-hollywood-stars-play-victim-card%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2136043&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Read the room, Hollywood.<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 Biden economy is\u200c crushing many Americans, from soaring \u2064inflation rates to fast-food dinners that cost an\u200c arm \u200dand a leg. And \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/06\/21\/3-creative-ways-americans-are-buying-property-amid-higher-costs.html\">try buying a house these days.<\/a> We dare you.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile,\u2064 some familiar Hollywood faces are \u2064crying poverty.\u200d Really.<\/p>\n<h3>Taraji P.\u2063 Henson is leading the charge.<\/h3>\n<p>The versatile actress, known\u2063 for her work in \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d \u201cHidden Figures,\u201d and TV\u2019s\u2062 \u201cEmpire,\u201d \u2062is using her awards season microphone to complain about Hollywood mistreatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe math,\u201d she told The Hollywood Reporter, \u201cain\u2019t \u200bmathing.\u201d And she might just \u2063quit acting rather than endure the allegedly low wages. She says just because she works constantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/taraji-p-henson-crying-interview-gayle-king-salary-pay-hollywood-1235767002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doesn\u2019t\u2064 mean she\u2019s adequately compensated<\/a>. Plus, she has a \u201cteam\u201d behind\u200c her who need to get paid as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How many \u2063people who see her films and TV shows have a team of their own?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cListen, I\u2019ve been doing this for two decades and sometimes I \u2064get tired of fighting\u2063 because I know what \u2064I do is\u2062 bigger than me. I know that the legacy I leave will affect \u200dsomebody coming up behind me. My prayer is that I don\u2019t want these Black\u2064 girls to have\u200c the same fights that me and Viola [Davis], Octavia [Spencer], we out here thugging it out,\u201d\u2062 Henson\u2063 says. \u200d\u201cOtherwise, why am I\u2064 doing this? For my\u200d own vanity? There\u2019s\u2064 no blessing in that. I\u2019ve tried twice to walk away [from the business]. But I can\u2019t, because if I do, how does that help the ones coming up behind\u200d me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Henson framed the issue in racial terms despite Hollywood\u2019s pronounced progressivism.<\/p>\n<p>One of her complaints? She earned just $150,000 for a supporting turn in 2008\u2019s \u201cThe Curious Case of \u200cBenjamin Button.\u201d That\u2019s more\u2062 money than many Americans make \u2064in \u2063a year, of course, \u2062something \u200bthat was true then and remains so today.<\/p>\n<p>Her supporting\u2064 turn in the film, which earned her\u200d an Oscar\u200d nomination, likely took a few weeks to complete. Not a bad gig if you \u2063can grab it.<\/p>\n<p>Her career was\u200c just starting, too, and co-stars like the well-compensated Brad Pitt brought sizable star power to the film.<\/p>\n<p>The most curious part of the starlet\u2019s diatribe? She \u2064complains how \u2062big a bite the government takes out of her Hollywood paychecks. Here\u2019s betting she has \u2064never publicly \u2064stumped for lower taxes and\/or a Republican candidate.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s reminiscent of Oscar nominee \u200bMichelle Williams\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/people\/2018\/01\/09\/exclusive-wahlberg-paid-1-5-m-all-money-reshoot-williams-got-less-than-1-000\/1018351001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public spat over her pay<\/a>, ironically enough,\u200b for \u201cAll the\u2064 Money in the World\u201d five years ago. She offered\u200c to essentially work for free doing the reshoots required when Christopher Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey following the latter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-hbo-documentary-will-explore-woody-allen-abuse-allegations\/\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019s Just The Tip Of The Iceberg\u2019: HBO Documentary Will Explore Woody Allen Abuse Allegations\">sexual abuse allegations<\/a>. Co-star Mark Wahlberg\u2019s agent drove a hard bargain and netted $1.5 million for the client.<\/p>\n<p>Williams later turned the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/people\/2019\/04\/02\/michelle-williams-felt-paralyzed-over-mark-wahlberg-pay-gap-news\/3345072002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disparity into a\u200b feminist talking point<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis came\u2064 as no \u2062surprise to me, it\u2063 simply \u2064reinforced my life-learned belief that equality is not an inalienable right and that women would always be\u2062 working just as hard for less\u2063 money while shouldering more responsibility in their homes. \u2026 I\u2019ve been accredited by my industry\u2063 at the highest levels and that still didn\u2019t translate to equal and fair compensation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence similarly whined about her Hollywood pay last year. She, too, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/09\/07\/jennifer-lawrence-slams-hollywood-gender-pay-gap-in-vogue-interview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">played the \u2064Feminist Card in the process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter how much I do. I\u2019m still not going to \u2062get paid \u200cas much as that \u2063guy, because of my vagina?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Poor, impoverished\u2062 Lawrence netted $25 million for her work in this\u200c year\u2019s \u201cNo \u2062Hard Feelings,\u201d a ribald comedy that earned $50 million at\u200d the U.S. \u200cbox office, roughly the film\u2019s production \u2063budget\u200d ($45 million).<\/p>\n<p>And, given the film\u2019s $36 million\u2062 international haul, it likely will end up losing money for the studio. So <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/no-hard-feelings-box-office-breakdown-success-flop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">says the Left-leaning ScreenRant.com<\/a>, citing \u2064marketing costs \u2063and \u200bother accounting realities.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be outdone, \u2064director \u2063Sofia Coppola also suggested to the BBC \u2063that being a woman means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/entertainment-arts-67681635\">she has less cash to work with on her films.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI \u200cjust see\u200c all these men\u200c getting hundreds of millions of dollars and then I\u2019m fighting for a tiny fraction of that. I think\u200b it\u2019s just left over from the\u2063 way the culture of \u200cthat business is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Maybe because her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-republicans-to-introduce-legislation-to-prevent-vaccine-mandates-in-school\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Republicans To Introduce Legislation To Prevent Vaccine Mandates In School\">track record suggests<\/a> she\u2019s not worth a grandiose budget? Her 2017 film \u201cThe Beguiled\u201d earned just $10.7 million stateside. The 2013 drama \u201cThe Bling Ring\u201d netted\u200c $5.8 million. The\u2064 2010 flop \u201cSomewhere\u201d earned $1.7 million. \u201cOn the Rocks\u201d went straight\u200d to Apple TV+ in\u200b 2020\u2064 after a brief theatrical release (less than $1 million from total global sales).<\/p>\n<p>Plus, while \u201cPriscilla\u201d delivers a solid look at\u200c the Elvis\/Priscilla romance the movie has made $20 million to date (just \u2062over its production \u200dbudget) and its box office window \u2063is all but shut at this point.<\/p>\n<p>Rising star Sydney Sweeney tried to walk\u2062 back her \u201cwoe is me\u201d comments last year on\u200d her fiscal profile. The \u201cEuphoria\u201d and \u201cWhite Lotus\u201d star said she has \u200dto\u200d work-work-work otherwise the bills won\u2019t get paid.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one \u200breason she\u2019s not ready for a break due to the high cost \u200dof L.A. living.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIf \u2063I wanted to take a six-month break, I don\u2019t have income to cover that\u2026I don\u2019t have someone \u2062supporting \u2062me, I don\u2019t have anyone I can turn \u200cto, to\u200c pay my bills or call for help.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The media blew up the quotes and she circled \u2064back to claim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/entertainment\/sydney-sweeney-clarifies-comments-not-being-paid-enough\">she was taken out of context<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe some stars can read the room\u200c after \u2063all.<\/p>\n<p>* * *<\/p>\n<p><em>Christian Toto is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/star-of-new-pro-life-movie-says-pro-choice-screen-actors-guild-attempted-to-crush-their-production\/\" title=\"Star Of New Pro-Life Movie Says Pro-Choice Screen Actors Guild Attempted To Crush Their Production\">award-winning journalist<\/a>, movie critic and editor of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollywoodintoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HollywoodInToto.com<\/a>. He \u2064previously served as \u2064associate editor with Breitbart News\u2019 Big Hollywood. Follow \u200bhim at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HollywoodInToto?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@HollywoodInToto<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily\u200d represent \u2063those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do Hollywood celebrities&#8217; complaints about their \u2063salaries contribute to gender disparities in the industry?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Gender disparities that \u2063have\u2064 always\u2063 existed, and that\u2019s disappointing,\u201d\u2063 she \u200dsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063list\u2063 goes on and on. \u2063Hollywood stars, who earn exorbitant\u200d salaries and enjoy lavish lifestyles, never seem\u2064 to hesitate when \u2062it comes to\u200d complaining about \u200ctheir\u2062 pay. \u2064They conveniently\u2062 ignore the fact that \u2064their incomes far surpass those of the average American and that they have \u2064the privilege\u200b of working in an\u2062 industry that is built on fame and fortune.<\/p>\n<p>While it is true that not all individuals in Hollywood are equally compensated, it is disingenuous for these celebrities to compare their salaries to those of everyday Americans who struggle to make ends meet. The entertainment industry operates on a different scale, where multi-million-dollar contracts and lucrative endorsement deals are the norm.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to consider the nature of the work that actors and actresses do. Yes, it may be grueling and demanding\u2063 at times, but it is also a profession that comes with immense perks and opportunities for\u2064 advancement. The fame and recognition that these individuals receive opens doors to \u200bfurther projects and collaborations, ultimately\u2064 leading to \u2063even more substantial paychecks.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the issue of taxation is something that affects individuals across all income\u2063 brackets.\u2064 While it may be frustrating to see\u200c a significant portion of \u200done&#8217;s earnings go towards taxes, it is a responsibility that comes \u200cwith \u2062living in a society that provides various services and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of\u2062 complaining \u2062about their pay, these Hollywood stars\u2063 could use their platforms \u2064to advocate for those who truly face economic hardships. They could use their influence and resources to support organizations and initiatives that aim to address income inequality and provide assistance to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is time for Hollywood\u200d to read the \u200broom and recognize the privileges they \u2064enjoy. While it is important to\u200d address issues of fairness and equality, it should be done in a way that acknowledges the realities of \u2062the industry and the wider economic landscape. Complaining about salaries that far exceed the national\u200b average does little to garner\u2062 sympathy\u2063 or support from everyday Americans who are facing \u2063genuine financial struggles.<\/p>\n<p>If these Hollywood stars \u2064truly want to make a difference, they should focus their efforts on creating meaningful change\u200d and uplifting those who are less fortunate. It is time to shift the narrative\u200d away from their own perceived injustices and towards the larger issues that\u200d affect society as a whole. \u200bOnly then \u2064can we truly move towards a more equitable and inclusive Hollywood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Her roles in &#8220;Empire&#8221; and &#8220;Hidden Figures,&#8221; recently spoke out about the financial struggles she faced during the pandemic. Henson&#8217;s story highlights the disconnect between the Hollywood elite and the everyday struggles of ordinary Americans. As inflation rises and housing prices skyrocket, it&#8217;s time for Hollywood to acknowledge the reality of the Biden economy and the hardships faced by many<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":279,"featured_media":2136044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2136043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2136043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/279"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2136043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2136043\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2136044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2136043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2136043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2136043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}